The Bulldogs started out in a hole early though, as Kyle Dye made a pin on sophomore Lucas Anderson at 149 pounds, giving Wyoming an early 6-0 lead. The Bulldogs cut into that lead in the next match, as Andrew Meredith made a close match into a third period rout, making two takedowns on Mike White and recording a near fall to grab a 13-5 major decision.
Making a tactical decision, the Fresno State coaching staff decided to take a double forfeit at 165 pounds and have Charles Jones take on 174-pound Dan Barrone one class above his. The decision paid off, as Jones responded with his first pin of the year exactly two minutes into the match. Another six points followed as Greg Gifford accepted a forfeit at 184 pounds, staking the Bulldogs to a 16-6 lead.
Wyoming made a comeback though, taking the next two matches to cut the lead to one at 16-15. True freshman Cory Borges made the most of his first opportunity to wrestle for the Bulldogs in the next match, though, defeating Cody Grant to give the Bulldogs a four point lead.
Sean Carlson's bid to upset Wyoming's Tyson Shatto at 133 pounds fell just short, as the sophomore was able to bring Shatto into overtime but lost 6-4, keeping Wyoming within reach at 19-18 going into the final match of the day. Senior Garrett Spooner slammed the door shut on the Cowboys, though, putting in a dominating perfomance against Shay Lawrence, ending the match with a 15-0 technical fall.
The Bulldogs' next home dual is scheduled for January 11 when Fresno State hosts Boise State and Menlo College in the North Gym.
Fresno State 24, Wyoming 18
December 10, 2005
149 - Kyle Dye (WYO) fall Lucas Anderson (FS), 5:56
157 - Andrew Meredith (FS) m.d. Mike White (WYO), 13-5
165 - Double Forfeit
174 - Charles Jones (FS) fall Dan Barrone (WYO), 2:00
184 - Greg Gifford (FS) accepts forfeit
197 - Malcolm Havens (WYO) fall Miguel Rodriguez (FS), 4:44
HWT - Dusty Hoffschneider (WYO) dec. Cody Parker (FS), 4-3
125 - Cory Borges (FS) dec. Cody Grant (WYO), 7-3
133 - Tyson Shatto (WYO) dec. Sean Carlson (FS) 6-4 OT (:14)
141 - Garrett Spooner (FS) t.f. Shay Lawrence (WYO) 15-0 (4:57)
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